1. Elections by the Numbers

2. How does youth voting compare to that of other age groups?
Inquiry Question
How does youth voting compare to that of other age groups?
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3. Elections by the Numbers
Minds On
Trends
What are some trends in our school or community?
Teachers Notes: e.g. fashion, games, music. For this and the next few slides, gather students’ ideas and write them on the board or shared document.
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4. Elections by the Numbers
Minds On
Trends
Do you think there are different trends for different age groups? Why?
Teachers Notes: e.g. you, your parents, your grandparents
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5. Elections by the Numbers
Minds On
Trends
How do you know if something is on its way out, or on its way in?
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Minds On
Trends
How could you track these trends in a more precise or mathematical way?
Teachers Notes: e.g. through a survey, poll, observation, etc.
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Minds On
Voting Trends
What do you think could be some trends in voting behaviour?
Do you think there are different voting trends for different age groups? Why?
How might you compare voting trends for different age groups?
Teachers Notes: Write some of these ideas on the board or shared document so that students can compare the two sets of ideas.
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8. Elections by the Numbers
Activity
Analyze a graph
What information is included in the graph?
What information is not included?
What can we observe in the graph?
What can we conclude from this graph?
Teachers Notes: Distribute copies of the handout: “Voter Turnout at Federal Elections ” and have students discuss these questions in pairs or small groups.
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9. Elections by the Numbers
Activity
Voter Turnout at Federal Elections, 1867–2015
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10. Elections by the Numbers
Activity
You will need:
A partner or small group
Chart paper or whiteboard
Markers
Data Table: Voter Turnout by Age Group – and 2015
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11. Elections by the Numbers
Activity
Create a visual response to the inquiry question:
How does youth voting compare to that of other age groups?
What does this data show?
How can you effectively represent it?
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12. Elections by the Numbers
Activity
Create any kind of graph, chart, image, infographic, etc. Show us your best idea!
Teachers Notes: This should be more conceptual, rather than an attempt to create a polished finished product. Give students 20 to 30 minutes to work together on this.
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Consolidation
Sharing your ideas
How did you address the question:
How does youth voting compare to that of other age groups?
What information did you choose to include or exclude?
Teachers Note: This could be done in a jigsaw, a gallery walk or a group presentation to the class. If time is short, you could choose a couple of samples to discuss and share.
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Consolidation
Elections Canada Infographic: Voter Turnout 2011–2015
What is the same between this infographic and the concept you created? What is different?
What do you wonder now?
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Consolidation
Elections Canada Infographic: Voter Turnout 2011–2015
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Consolidation
Sharing your ideas
How would you answer this question now:
How does youth voting compare to that of other age groups?
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17. Elections by the Numbers
Consolidation
Reflection
What is interesting or important to you about the data on youth voting?
- Explain your thinking.
Make a prediction about an election 10 years from now. Do you think voting among year-olds will increase, decrease or stay the same?
Teachers Notes: You can use the provided exit card which has these questions printed on it.
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